Thermoplastic

Bike helmets work by absorbing impact energy that would otherwise be passed through to the wearer's head. An experimental new helmet is claimed to do so better than conventional models, thanks to a special resin.

Computer scientist and watchmaking enthusiast Nicholas Manousos has created a printable version of the tourbillon watch movement called Tourbillon 1000%. Fabricated from thermoplastic and ball bearings, it may not be practical, but it's certainly eye catching.

Unlike the prickly desert dwelling plant, Citroen’s new C4 Cactus CUV/hatchback mashup is approachable and easy to hug. Lighter than the regular C4, the airbump-bearing vehicle is more about making a design statement than pushing the technological envelope.

The Flamestick is a waterproof, plastic firestarter that lights quickly and burns hot, making it suitable for lighting campfires and stoves, and its heat and burn time even makes it suitable as a cooking fuel.